Zach Stone, P.E.
In November 2017 NCEES® released a new edition of their official PE Electrical and Computer: Power practice exam (ISBN: ISBN: 978-1-932613-92-6).
In this article we are going to address two main …
As of November 2017, NCEES® has officially updated the Electrical Power PE Exam Specifications starting 2018 for all future exams.
NCEES® recently updated the Power PE Exam specifications for the first time since 2018!
👇 Click play to watch or listen to this article on the new reference handbook for the CBT Electrical Power PE Exam: https://youtu.be/g_xH90G9r-A
On July 15th, 2020, NCEES® officially released the …
Transformer Magnetic Circuit Diagram Magnetic circuits used to be one of my least favorite types of problems on the electrical power PE exam. It seemed overly complicated and resources that taught …
Power Triangle for a Single-phase Circuit
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Power Factor Basics Video Example With Phasor Diagrams, Power Triangles, and Unity Power …
Two Method Wattmeter Diagram Connected to a Three-phase System
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Basic Rules, Circuit and Formula P = W1 + W2 (Two Method …
Congratulations to our October 2019 PE exam semester students!
Have you ever noticed that the fraction in the formula for base changing per unit (or percent) impedance appears to be upsidedown? For example, when compared to the standard per-unit base change …
Click play to watch the video for this worked out problem: https://youtu.be/46xG3dBZ-R0
Symmetrical components is a subject that makes most engineers wince in pain and frustration when they first hear these words.
How much power can an open delta transformer deliver?
There is a lot of confusion surrounding the per unit system, and rightfully so. If you've never used it before, it is easy to become confused with all of the individual pieces that make the …
Did you know that one of the most common reasons to get a question wrong even when you've done all the right steps is by making a mistake on the units? I bet that sounds familiar.
The following two rules will fix 99% of any mistakes you might be tempted to make with leading vs lagging power factor for the PE exam. What's in this article? - Leading and Lagging Cheat Sheet:
I want to share with you the the most common mistakes that students make with three phase power formulas that lead them to getting robbed of correct answers on the PE exam.
Updated for the most recent NCEES® Exam Specifications
The TI-36X Pro is hands down the best calculator for the Electrical Power PE Exam and the good news is that it is CHEAP!
Update: Be sure to purchase the 2017 National Electrical Code (NEC®) or the 2017 National Electrical Code® Handbook (recommended) for the Electrical Power PE Exam for all exams from 2018 to …
The many "-tance" terms of Electrical Engineering https://youtu.be/xKNv2gXYzlk